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Samsung pushes magnetic accessories despite Galaxy phones lacking Qi2 magnets

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Google ·

Samsung continues to release magnetic accessories for Galaxy phones, even though its latest devices lack built-in Qi2 magnets. The company launched new stands that rely on cases or third-party add-ons for magnetic attachment. This approach keeps the ecosystem fragmented while Samsung avoids committing to the Qi2 standard.

Meridian48 take
Samsung's accessory strategy feels like a workaround rather than a commitment to Qi2, leaving users with a half-baked magnetic experience.
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